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Author: Archie Villaflores

Australian asset manager Macquarie Asset Management has agreed to acquire ports and logistics operator Qube Holdings for approximately A$11.7 billion (€6.9 billion). Qube operates freight handling facilities at 29 Australian ports and holds 50 per cent of Patrick Terminals.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Northern Ireland's Warrenpoint Harbour Authority has secured a 55-year operating agreement with Belgian logistics operator CLdN. The contract supports a roll-on roll-off freight service handling 125,000 units annually between Warrenpoint and Heysham.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Dublin industrial and logistics property transactions increased 81 per cent in 2025 to reach 2.39 million square feet across 70 deals. Third-party logistics operators dominated demand, accounting for 37 per cent of total take-up.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish customs clearance provider Customs Support Group has acquired Dundalk-based customs broker Beagans Ltd. The transaction expands CSG's workforce to approximately 250 specialists across Ireland and the UK.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Logistics performance increasingly reflects strategic alignment and infrastructure specialisation. Competitive advantage emerges where partnership models, sector expertise, and purpose-built facilities converge to strengthen supply chain resilience and service capability. Our first story, 'Stuart Burke joins judging panel for Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026', highlights how operational expertise and technical compliance experience shape evaluation standards for sector recognition. This judging appointment establishes expectations for the 2026 awards, where demonstrable innovation and measurable operational impact will distinguish winning logistics operations. Furthermore, 'Genesis Bakery forms distribution partnership with Brennans Bakeries' demonstrates how collaborative route optimisation extends market coverage whilst maintaining product freshness standards. Distribution partnerships enable organisations to leverage complementary networks and improve service frequency across underserved retail segments. Meanwhile, 'Nippon Express opens Tainan warehouse to support Taiwan semiconductor logistics' illustrates how purpose-built infrastructure addresses stringent requirements for high-value technology supply chains. Specialised warehousing capabilities support semiconductor manufacturing growth through climate control, security protocols, and handling systems designed for time-sensitive components. These stories underscore a sector where technical expertise, partnership strategy, and facility investment determine supply chain performance. Explore each article to understand how strategic alignment and infrastructure specialisation are strengthening logistics sector standards.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Stuart Burke, Managing Director of LifeSci Logistics, joins the judging panel for the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, bringing 40 years of life sciences distribution expertise to evaluate Ireland's leading logistics achievements.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Augment has launched Knowledge Hub to support real-time decision-making in freight operations. The system consolidates operational data, policies and institutional knowledge into a single layer accessible within transport management systems and workflow tools.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Japanese logistics provider Nippon Express has opened a 15,460-square-metre warehouse in Tainan, Taiwan, to support semiconductor and AI industry supply chains. The facility features raised-floor platforms, climate control and 24-hour security designed for high-value technology cargo.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Oakland International has expanded its Irish operations through the launch of Oakland International Freight, offering integrated road and sea transport with temperature-controlled capabilities. The division strengthens the company's position in cold-chain logistics.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Belfast Harbour has reported record roll-on roll-off freight volumes reaching 625,000 units in 2025, alongside historic highs for animal feed throughput. Passenger numbers increased to 1.73 million as post-pandemic tourism patterns become established features of Irish transport infrastructure.